Peruvian artisans have shared generation upon generation a technique of working gourds that is still considered unique around the world. The name in Spanish is "mate burilado", and they are appreciated all over the world for their singularity and durability.

The gourd you see here is large enough to be placed in your centre table and used as a bowl for small items, like your keys. However, the core of its value is in the beauty of its designs. The one you see here, for example, uses just three colours yet still captures many scenes that are common in the Andes mountains of Peru. You can see for example men shepherding their animals or women working in the field.

The result is beautiful.

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This product is a beautiful mix of two artistic techniques. On the outer side, you have a small Peruvian engraved gourd nicely decorated with owl motifs. Inside, there is a small owl figurine carved from white stone in the Peruvian Andes mountains. Both parts of the product are handmade, giving the whole piece a special value.

Remember Tinkuy works straight with the artisans, so, if owls are not your favourite animals, you may also request a custom gourd and figurine duo that features a rabbit or any other motif you may like. It will not be a problem for us to prepare and ship it.

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This pair of Peruvian gourd ornaments are were engraved by hand in the Peruvian Andes. They represent some common scenes of the Andean life. You can see, for example, a woman walking along with a llama, with her baby under a clear night.

They resemble a pair of maracas, but these gourds will not sound. They are just ornaments you can place on your centre table or some other area of your house or office.

Our gourds are engraved by hand and properly processed to be made to last.

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This Peruvian gourd ornament is special for two reasons: on the one hand, because it was made following the traditional techniques that have been taught generation upon generation in Peru; and on the other, because this gourd has been prepared to work as a cash-box as well.

Peruvian gourds are unique in the world because its technique is different than the ones used by other gourd artisans around the world. They are made by hand, and often engraving common scenes from the Andes. This one is simple but nice. It may become a beautiful ornament both in your living room or in your kitchen; and, as it is made of a properly processed gourd, you can rest assured it was made to last.

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Peruvian gourds are different than their foreign peers. They are made following traditional techniques that are shared generation upon generation, and the result is unique pieces that are made to last and that feature Andean elements, traditions and the like.

The one you can see here was made to resemble a bird. In its body you can see some elements of the life in the Andes, such as a llama or a traditional farmer woman. It will be a nice ornament for your house or office. What's best is that you will buy this gourd knowing you are buying an original Peruvian gourd, and not a modernized replica.

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